Assessing Risk Management Practices on Workplace Safety Factors Among Malaysian Firefighters
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22006332 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kadir Arifin (0000-0001-7119-4525, National University of Malaysia), Mohamad Xazaquan Mansor Ali (0000-0002-9563-5900, National University of Malaysia, corresponding author), Wan Mohammad Zaidi Wan Isa (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah), Mohammad Lui Juhari (0000-0002-4492-9933, National University of Malaysia), Azlan Abas (0000-0002-5614-6506, National University of Malaysia) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251403831 |
| OpenAlex | W4417521831 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 99 |
Firefighters work in uncertain, hazardous conditions where safety protocols do not fulfil complex requirements in a dynamic fireground and real-time crisis actions. The gap calls for an immediate implementation of flexible, pragmatic risk management principles to improve workplace security. This research assessed a workplace risk management model developed for firefighting in Malaysia. The model centred on eight core elements: context setting, risk perception, hazard identification, risk analysis, risk assessment, anticipation, risk treatment, and communication. Using a cross-sectional design, the researchers assessed 331 operational firefighters from 45 fire stations in the Klang Valley area. The data were collected through an administered, validated questionnaire and processed through Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using IBM SPSS AMOS version 26 software. The findings indicated six elements comprising context setting, risk perception, hazard identification, risk analysis, anticipation, and communication significantly and positively affected perceived workplace safety. Conversely, risk assessment and risk treatment did not demonstrate any significant influence. The finding suggests that conventional models lack flexibility in highly dynamic crisis contexts. The research emphasizes real-time communication and flexible and team-based risk approaches and contributes theoretical and practical implications toward improved safety in rescue missions during firefighting activities
Confirmatory factor analysis · Firefighting · Hazard · IT risk management · Occupational safety and health · Risk assessment · Risk management · Structural equation modeling · Disaster Management and Resilience · Occupational Health and Performance · Occupational Health and Safety Research
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |